Newsteam's blog | European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS)

How to proceed if ETIAS is rejected

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If the application is filled in correctly and there is no hit in one of the databases, there is no reason for the application to be rejected. However, it can happen. The authorities are very thorough because, after all, only people with good intentions are supposed to enter the country. Anyone with a thick criminal record or who is even a terrorist should not enter the country.

What happens after the application has been sent?

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ETIAS approval usually takes place within a few hours. Without the traveller noticing, many processes run in the background. Since these are controlled by electronic systems, the mere query is very quick. Only if there is a hit does it take a little longer. In this case, the applicant is not rejected across the board, but is examined in more detail manually. Of course, this takes a little time. In this case, the approval of the application is delayed by a few days.

ETIAS is an effective weapon in the fight against terrorism

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At first glance, it does not make sense why ETIAS should be a good weapon in the fight against terrorism. After all, it is only a form that tourists and business people have to fill out before entering the country. However, if you look at the current situation and consider what will change with ETIAS, it quickly becomes clear. Now, travellers from certain countries are allowed to enter the Schengen area without a visa. These are countries from which it is assumed that there is no great danger. Nevertheless, one cannot be sure.

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